ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In a recent survey of Xerox Corporation’s Premier Partners, more than 80 percent reported that digital printing allows them to expand their business, and more than 70 percent said it generates new revenue. In addition, nearly three-quarters of the 718 surveyed agreed that “Graphic communications providers will go out of business if they offer only print and distribution.” Sixty-nine percent believed the impact of the recession is making investments in other services difficult.
 
These are among the findings of the fourth annual survey of members of the Xerox Premier Partners Global Network of leading graphic communications providers. Premier Partners worldwide were invited to take the survey, which this year was conducted in six languages: English, German, Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
 
“Most graphic communications providers believe they must develop new offerings or face going out of business, yet the recession